Packaging is important. Even though many people don’t think much about it, packaging can be the unsung hero — or unnoticed villain — of a business in terms of customer retention, new customer acquisition, quality control, operating costs, sales revenue and overall profitability. This is why product packaging strategy is essential for every business, whether ...
Four bad things can happen if you don’t understand UPS packaging standards, USPS regular shipping requirements, and other parcel/freight carrier guidelines: You may pay slightly more to ship items. You may pay a lot more to ship items. Your items are more likely to be damaged in transit. Your shipment may be refused when the ...
The definition of smart packaging is hard to capture in a nutshell since it is an umbrella term that applies to many different types of technologies and packaging materials. One form of smart packaging is the integration of technology with packaging materials to enable the collection and sharing of data, giving people access to valuable ...
Protecting fragile items from damage in transit is easier said than done. Most people have experienced the disappointment of opening a box, only to find their glassware or ceramic bowl has been shattered to pieces. When breakage occurs in, say, a $100,000 shipment of glassware or ceramic bowls, not only will a massively expensive return ...
Vacuum packing is a process used in the food industry — and at home — to preserve certain types of foods and drinks. Vacuum packing systems run the gamut from simple, manually operated machines that can sit on a kitchen counter to high-speed, fully automated thermoforming devices integrated into high-volume food processing lines. Regardless of ...
GWC Packaging provides a range of automatic packaging machine options, including taping machines, stretch film equipment and other automated systems, that can offer manufacturers and distribution channels significant benefits. If your secondary packaging processes are primarily or completely manual, here are some ways that equipment might improve your operations. Automated Packaging Benefits Faster Throughput. Manual ...
The purpose of packaging is obvious: to ensure the contents of your shipment are undamaged and unspoiled during transport. However, the consequences of broken or rotten products are often underestimated. Unless swiftly addressed, these mistakes can create costly returns and reshipments, which irritate and inconvenience customers. Too many snafus also interrupt and add cost to ...
Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is widely used in the packaging industry to help customers streamline operations and reduce costs associated with the procurement and storage of packaging materials. GWC Packaging has years of experience delivering vendor-managed inventory benefits to our customers. We highly recommend a VMI program if you haven’t yet looked into it. What Is ...
There are many advantages of just-in-time (JIT) inventory, which is why it is one of our most popular inventory management options. The bottom line with our JIT service is that it gives you more space, time and money to invest in your core business. What Is Just-in-Time Inventory? JIT is a management system designed to ...
Stretch film is the most popular, versatile and effective packaging material for unitizing palletized and unpalletized loads for shipment via LTL, FTL and rail. Stretch film rolls are made primarily from polyethylene resins specifically formulated to produce a film that is highly stretchable and yet also extremely strong. Here is a rundown on the most ...
